Playboy Play It Rock ~ new fragrance

Playboy's rock-n-roll world is charged with talented musicians, glam celebrities and cool gigs at the swankiest venues. And if you want a piece of the action, you need the attitude and the audacity to go get it. New Play It Rock reveals your edgy, fiery side. It gives you the spark you need to lure him in. Go and rock his world with a glint in your eye, a lick of your lips and a swing of your leather-clad hips.

That was my thought, too, but I consulted the venerable repository of wisdom that is Wikipedia and learned that some varieties of ebony wood are not necessarily black. So I guess it’s not as redundant as it seems. Still have no idea what it might smell like, aside from “woody.”

That reminds me of a phrase Russians taught me, nyekulturny, meaning “uncultured” and yes, “low classy.” It’s a stronger criticism in Russian that English ….. and it might fit here. As usual, the press release wording does it no favors.

Quite possibly the WORST ad copy everrrrrrr. So obviously written by men in a way that would appeal to a man. Can’t remember the last time I chose perfume because “I wanted a piece of the action”, clad my hips in leather, put a glint in my eye (fine crow’s feet evident), or licked my lips as I approached anything except a delicious meal (too much lipstick I’m afraid). Playboy should be investigated as I’m afraid they’re hiring 14 year old boys to do their advertising! Just out of curiosity, does ebony come in any color other than black ? And don’t even get me goin’ on the “leather flowers” . . . .